Burning
For Category 1 fires, you must check the Burn Restrictions below before you may burn.
For Category 2, 3, or 4 fires, you must hold a valid burn permit and you must check that the Fire Weather Index (FWI) below is either low or moderate and wind speeds are less than 20 km/hr before you may burn.
View the Categories of Outdoor Fires page below for details on Category 1, 2, 3, and 4 fires.
For Category 2, 3, or 4 fires, you must hold a valid burn permit and you must check that the Fire Weather Index (FWI) below is either low or moderate and wind speeds are less than 20 km/hr before you may burn.
View the Categories of Outdoor Fires page below for details on Category 1, 2, 3, and 4 fires.
Burning is now allowed daily, as the wildfire risk season has ended for the 2023 season. Starting 15 March 2024, burn restrictions will be updated daily.
During wildfire risk season (15 March-15 November of each year), no domestic brush burning is ...
PLEASE NOTE: Burning permits are not required between November 16-March 14 of each year.
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PLEASE NOTE: these rules are only in effect during fire season (March 15-November 15 of each year).
If you light a fire, you must ensure it is extinguished before leaving the area.
What are the burning categories?
Category 1 Fires
A burning permit...
Do I need to obtain a burning permit?
For Category 1 fires (burning of piles smaller than two metres by three metres) and campfires - no, but you now need to check the burn restrictions map to see when you are allowed to burn.
For Category 2,3, and 4...
Burning is now allowed daily, as the wildfire risk season has ended for the 2023 season. Starting 15 March 2024, burn restrictions will be updated daily
During wildfire risk season (15 March-15 November of each year), no domestic brush burning is ...
Who do I call to report a wildfire on PEI?
To report a wildfire, forest fire or grass fire emergency, call 911 and include the following information:
Community name where the fire is occurring,
Route number and/or road name,
Civic number of the...
Under the Forest Fire Protection Act, if you light a fire, you are responsible for it. If your fire gets out of control, you may be liable for the cost of fighting it, and for the destruction of property. You may also face criminal penalties for...